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The Master Grant Agreement is located within the Church/Project Fund Request Form and is not a form on its own. Below is just documentation of what is on the agreement within the request form. |
MASTER GRANT AGREEMENT
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The Master Grant Agreement ("Agreement") is between RELIANT MISSION ("Reliant") and _______[Partner name fills in from answer above]__________________________ ("Partner"), who is represented by ____[Fund Custodian name]__________________ who has been appointed by the Partner to act on behalf of the Partner as the Fund Custodian. Terms of the Agreement refer to applicable Reliant policies and standards, particularly the
Funds and Grant-Making Policy for Churches and Projects
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, Church and Project Fund Standard, and Grant-Making Standard
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Many other items are outlined on the policy/standard but we wanted to highlight the following...
- I understand that all contributions are the sole property of Reliant; Reliant maintains full control of the donated funds and ultimate discretion as to their use for Reliant’s ministry purposes.
- I confirm that clarity will be given to donors and any affiliated fundraiser and designated grantees so that they understand the church/project funds are supporting a pre-approved ministry purpose by a Reliant-approved church/project and ministry partner and are not supporting any individual(s).
- We (the church/ministry and myself) agree to communicate with clarity with all Designated Grantees that the Designated Grantee(s) will be responsible for applicable payment of taxes, withholding for employment taxes, compliance with local law, etc. A clear acknowledgment of these expectations for local compliance will also be noted in the Stipend Agreement that will be required to be signed by all Designated Grantees.
- Reliant will not act as a conduit of funds for any recipient.
- Reliant grants cannot be used to cause any private inurement or improper private benefit to occur.
- Reliant will take reasonable steps of due diligence to ensure that it is not otherwise assisting known or suspected terrorists through its foreign grant-making process.
The Reliant Point Person for the church/project fund is responsible for submitting grant reports and agrees to comply with the grant reporting and monitoring requirements as outlined below.
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Reliant acknowledges that a Designated Grantee receives a stipend to fulfill the purpose of the fund through conducting the ministry activities outlined on the Master Grant Agreement, and due to these ministry activities, may not be able to devote time to other work activities sufficient to support the Designated Grantee's family, therefore Reliant recognizes that some of the funds may be used for personal expenses.
Reliant Point Person and associated church/ministry must communicate with clarity with all Designated Grantees that the Designated Grantee(s) will be responsible for applicable payment of taxes, withholding for employment taxes, compliance with local law, etc.
Reliant will take reasonable steps of due diligence to ensure that it is not otherwise assisting known or suspected terrorists through its foreign grant-making process, including annually checking applicable governmental lists provided and maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Signed Stipend Agreements for Designated Grantees
Affiliated Fundraisers
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- The Fund Custodian has been appointed and approved to sign on behalf of the Partner.
- Authorized Signer(s) listed on the request form above has/have been authorized by the Partner to approve transfers, reimbursements, grants, and other payments from the requested fund.
- Partner may appoint Affiliate Fundraisers to function as deputized fundraisers on behalf of the fund.
- Partner, Fund Custodian, and others with responsibility related to the Fund have read, and will adhere to, all applicable Reliant policies and standards, particularly those listed (with links) above.
- Reliant and Partner agree that the fund will be used for this purpose: _____(auto fill from answer)___________________________________ (the next part populates if yes to designated grantees) and to further the purpose of the fund, these ministry activities will take place by the Designated Grantees ____(auto fill from answer)_________________________________________. Grants cannot be used for any purpose other than those listed in the Fund Request Form and approved by Reliant. Therefore, grants distributed from the fund must be used consistent with the agreed-upon purpose of the fund
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- . Reliant may refuse requested grants if Reliant deems the requests are not in line with the approved purpose of the associated church/project fund.
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- If the purpose of the church/project fund changes, an addendum to change the purpose outlined in this
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- Agreement is required
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- Grants cannot be used for any purpose other than those approved by Reliant.
- The Reliant Point Person for the church/project fund is responsible for submitting grant reports and agrees to comply with the grant reporting and monitoring requirements as outlined below.
Affiliate Fundraiser is a foreign national raising funds through a church/project fund on behalf of Reliant. They must attend a Reliant training and become an officially approved deputized fundraiser. Affiliate Fundraisers are often also Designated Grantees.
If the agreed-upon purpose of the fund changes in the course of the life of the fund, an addendum to the Master Grant Agreement is required
All contributions are the sole property of Reliant; Reliant maintains full control of the donated funds and ultimate discretion as to their use for Reliant’s ministry purposes. Reliant’s desire is to honor the donor preference of the contribution but Reliant has complete discretion and control over the use of the donated funds as part of our 501(c)3 status. Designated contributions generally will be honored, but Reliant shall retain full discretion over the ultimate expenditure or use of those contributions and retains the right to discontinue funding at any time.
Reliant Point Person is desired to be a Reliant employee/associate assigned to be the fund custodian, responsible for the management of the fund and compliance with policy and standards, and acts as the main contact for the church/project fund, and is required for all church/project funds. The Reliant Point Person agrees to complete a Reliant tutorial on grants and expense submissions and agrees to send a grant report for monies received. The Reliant Point Person oversees the receipt and distribution of monies on behalf of the church/ministry, including stipends for any Designated Grantees. The Reliant Point Person agrees to communicate with Reliant about any problems or post-disbursement changes
- Reliant grants cannot be used to cause any private inurement or improper private benefit to occur.
- Reliant will not act as a conduit of funds for any recipient. Funding received by Reliant that will be used for grants will be accepted in accordance with Reliant's Gift Acceptance Policy.
- Grant funds received by the Reliant Point Person may only be disbursed to other organizations or individuals in a manner consistent with Reliant's Grant-Making Standard with the understanding that the church/ministry and/or Designated Grantee fully complies with the grant purposes and the requirements of Reliant's policies and procedures as well as local and country laws.
Authorized Signers of the specific church/project fund must approve grant requests before submission can be received by Reliant and considered complete for distribution.
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- and must be signed by both parties.
- The Fund Custodian and Partner agree to supply Reliant with semi-annual reports of how grant monies were used, including documentation of expenditures consistent with Reliant's Grant-Making Standard. If reports are not supplied by their due date, Reliant may suspend further grants until past due reports and associated required documentation are submitted.
- Designated Grantees: Appoint no more than (# submitted on the form above) Designated Grantees to carry out the activities as outlined above. If the number range of designated grantees changes, an addendum to change the number range of Designated Grantees outlined in this Agreement is required.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Master Grant Agreement on the latest date hereinafter written (the “Effective Date”).
Reliant Church/Ministry Partner Name: | (fill in the answer) | Reliant Representative | (name) | |||
Title: Fund Custodian (Fill in the name from the front) | I agree to take on the responsibility of the Fund Custodian as outlined in the policy and standards. I agree that as the Fund Custodian, I am signing on behalf of the |
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Partner and that they are fully aware and fully understand the implications of my role. I agree that I |
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have read the related policy and standards linked to this form. I agree that I will inform the |
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Partner of all of the agreed-upon policies and standards related to the church/project fund that will be created for the |
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Partner and associated grant distributions. |
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Please write YES in agreement of the above statements. ____-
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Title: | (add title) | |||
By signing and submitting this completed Master Grant Agreement, I am agreeing that the information stated |
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Reliant Church/Ministry Partner Name:
Reliant Point Person:
Reliant Representative
on the Master Grant Agreement is correct and that I understand and am in full agreement with the information outlined above. |
Full Name
Current Date
Purpose:
Purpose is:
If purpose is to have designated grantees...
what will be their anticipated ministry activities that will further the purpose of this church/ministry?
Reliant acknowledges that a Designated Grantee receives a stipend to fulfill the purpose of the fund through conducting the ministry activities outlined on the master grant agreement, and due to these ministry activities, may not be able to devote time to other work activities sufficient to support the Designated Grantee's family, therefore Reliant recognizes that some of the funds may be used for personal expenses.
Will contract no more than ___ Designated grantees to carry out these activities
By signing and submitting this completed Master Grant Agreement, I am agreeing that the information stated on the Master Grant Agreement is correct and that I understand and am in full agreement with the information outlined above and hereby approve the creation of the fund and grant usage for ministry activities. |
Signature: (sign and add a Google comment) | |||||
Please type your name in the appropriate white box. Then insert a comment that says "Signed" in that box. You can do so by selecting 'Insert' on the menu above and 'Insert Comment'. | |||||
Date signed |
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Addendum(s) (if applicable) linked here: